Documentation verification system & eligibility criteria

In 2025, Kiron is introducing a new system of periodic verifications, which means that new eligible learners are welcome to submit their documents at specific times throughout the year. This change is necessary to accommodate the high demand for our Coursera Program and the limited number of spots available. 

The registration process on the Kiron Campus remains the same and all learners will continue to have access to basic courses such as Basic Digital Skills, How to Learn a Language, and Learn about Germany. As long as you don’t unsubscribe from our communication channels, you will continue to receive updates from us and invitations to join professional webinars or events. Meanwhile, certain offers, including our Coursera Program and mentoring or other upskilling programs, have limited spots, which requires us to verify learners’ legal status.

Read the information below carefully to learn more about the new system. 

How does the new verification system work?

• New eligible learners are able to upload their documents four times a year. The information about the upcoming date is always posted here and on social media a few days prior, and shared with eligible applicants per email.
• Spaces are limited every verification round, and registration closes once we reach capacity (on a first-come-first-serve basis). 
• New learners won’t be able to submit their documents outside the specific times. 
• If you were asked to reupload your documents or update your information in the previous verification round and missed the change to do it on time, you can do that during the next verification round

Who is eligible for verification?

• Anyone over 18 years old with a valid document proving they have been granted or are seeking international protection outside their country of birth has the opportunity to apply. (More info about eligibility and which documents we accept here.)

• In addition to the above-mentioned group, a number of spots will be available in each verification round for learners from and residing in one specific country based on Kiron’s activities and global circumstances. The selected country(ies) will be revisited every application round, and potential eligible learners will be informed in advance via email.

We know many people who are not part of the above-mentioned group could benefit from Kiron’s offers, and we are sorry we cannot help you further at the moment. We will continue to evaluate the situation and our capacity to expand our offers. 

If you are already a verified learner on the Kiron Campus, this will not affect your access, as long as you keep actively learning. 

We will announce every new round of applications via email, social media, and the Help Center. Stay tuned!